New Tracks

Said Sara – “Then There You Are”

A stirring folk-ready ardency resonates on “Then There You Are,” a new track from San Francisco-based act Said Sara that explores a lingering connection with those who have passed. David Benson, the

Michelle Thibodeaux – “Unemployment”

Poignant ruminations on life’s uncertainties resonate within a folk-pop aesthetical enamoring “Unemployment,” a recent track from Michelle Thibodeaux. The Portland, Oregon-based singer/songwriter sings how “the universe knocked me off my feet,” amidst

Michael Zuzek – “Graystone”

Toronto-based artist Michael Zuzek infuses ragtime piano inspirations and radiant vocal escalations on new single “Graystone,” from his forthcoming album, Everest. A notable artistic influence, per Zuzek, is Burton Cummings of The

Icarus Phoenix – “Doctor! Doctor!”

A single and video out today from Icarus Phoenix, “Doctor! Doctor!” emphasizes the power of resilience amidst tumult. Lush acoustics and string-laden flourishes complement Drew Danburry’s introspective vocals, admitting “we all work

Partners in Crime – “Randy Girls”

“Randy Girls” is an enthused power-pop success from Toronto-based band Partners in Crime. Chirpy guitars arrive into the “gonna take a vacation,” declaration. The ensuing brass-laden fervency complements a sense of escapism,

Jellyka – “Paper Game”

Belgium-based artist Jellyka envelops with a dark synth/guitar momentum on new single “Paper Game.” Steady percussive pulses and warbled, industrial synth tones guide into a nonchalant vocal momentum. Smatterings of guitar appear

Jason Myles Goss – “Misfit”

NYC-based artist Jason Myles Goss impresses across both folk and rock spectrums on his recent Misfit EP, which caught our ears in January via the track/video for “Younger Man.” The EP’s title

Cliff & Susan – “Into the Mystic”

Capturing the beautiful songwriting within Van Morrison’s “Into the Mystic,” alongside an added country twang, Cliff & Susan do the classic song justice with their tasteful cover. The married duo — based

New Albums

John Ross McEwen – ‘Late Bloomer’

Wichita, Kansas-based singer-songwriter and guitarist John Ross McEwen presents Late Bloomer as a deeply personal full-length shaped by intimate acoustic songwriting and

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WELTSCHMERZ – ‘Refugium’ EP

Berlin-based WELTSCHMERZ pairs warm, melancholic hip-hop with organic instrumentation on Refugium, a four-track instrumental EP. The project’s reflective approach is informed by

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